Reflectivity of the gyroid biophotonic crystals in the ventral wing scales of the Green Hairstreak butterfly,
Callophrys rubi
2009 ◽
Vol 7
(46)
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pp. 765-771
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Keyword(s):
We present a comparison of the computer simulation data of gyroid nanostructures with optical measurements (reflectivity spectra and scattering diagrams) of ventral wing scales of the Green Hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi . We demonstrate that the omnidirectional green colour arises from the gyroid cuticular structure grown in the domains of different orientation. We also show that this three-dimensional structure, operating as a biophotonic crystal, gives rise to various polarization effects. We briefly discuss the possible biological utility of the green coloration and polarization effects.
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